Archive and retrieve your data (UNIX and Linux)
You can archive infrequently used files to the IBM Spectrum Protect™ server and retrieve them when necessary. Archiving and retrieving files is similar to backing up and restoring files. Many of the windows and concepts are similar.
All the primary archive and retrieve procedures in this topic also apply to the web client, except for the Preferences editor procedures.
You can complete the following primary archive and retrieve tasks:
- Archive files
To archive files, you must specifically select the files to archive. You can select the files by using a file specification or by selecting them from a directory tree. - Retrieve archives
Retrieve a file when you want to return an archive copy from the server to your workstation.
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